Aug. 26, 2009

Contact: Nancy Haskin, Home Builders Association Events Director
Office: 503-684-1880

Art and wine will bring the NW Natural Street of Dreams to a classy close

For the last four days of its run, the NW Natural Street of Dreams will bring the beauty of the Pearl District's cultural scene to its attendees by displaying the work of several talented local artists in its Idea Gallery. From Aug. 27-30, show attendees can enjoy several art displays along with the opportunity to talk with the artists who created some of the gorgeous pieces highlighted in this year's show.

Additionally, on Aug. 27, attendees are invited to enjoy free wine tastings, courtesy of Wilf's, while they peruse the available art. This event is from 4:30-7 p.m. and heavy appetizers will also be provided.

WHO: Artists Buzz Siler (Giclee prints and sculpture), Jeff Condit (mixed media photography), Craig Derby (blown glass), Ken Aaron (photography), Marlene Grant (mixed media artist), Peter Miller (photography), Kicki Masthem (sculptural clay artist), Peter Miller (photography), Korey Gulbrandson (oil paint collages), Eileen Kane (mixed media artist), Carol Sims (botanical acrylic paintings) and Nancy Schmugge (brush circle paintings)

WHAT: Art Days @ the Street

WHEN: Aug. 27 & 28 (Noon-8 p.m.), Aug. 29 (10 a.m.-8 p.m.) and Aug. 30 (10 a.m.-6 p.m.)

WHERE: The NW Natural Street of Dreams Idea Gallery (in the 937 Condominium building, 937 Glisan St., Portland, OR)

COST: Free (with the purchase of a NW Natural Street of Dreams ticket)

The 2009 NW Natural Street of Dreams features four innovative condominium buildings and nine luxury penthouses scattered throughout Portland's cultural Pearl District. Tickets are on sale now at www.streetofdreamspdx.com. Prices are $15 (peak times), $13 (non-peak times), and $10 for children 10 and under. Tickets are also available on-site and at local Safeway and NW Rug locations.

The Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Portland is the leading voice for the residential building industry, representing nearly 1,200 builders, remodelers and industry professionals. The HBA is the original producer of the NW Natural Street of Dreams, which has now been replicated in 500 cities around the country, and has brought the show to the Portland Metro area annually since 1976.